EP2035189A4 - Abrasive article and methods of making and using the same - Google Patents

Abrasive article and methods of making and using the same

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EP2035189A4
EP2035189A4 EP07811982A EP07811982A EP2035189A4 EP 2035189 A4 EP2035189 A4 EP 2035189A4 EP 07811982 A EP07811982 A EP 07811982A EP 07811982 A EP07811982 A EP 07811982A EP 2035189 A4 EP2035189 A4 EP 2035189A4
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Prior art keywords
abrasive article
making
methods
same
abrasive
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2035189B1 (en
EP2035189A2 (en
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Rufus C Sanders Jr
Timothy J Rowell
Satinder K Nayar
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3M Innovative Properties Co
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D11/00—Constructional features of flexible abrasive materials; Special features in the manufacture of such materials
    • B24D11/02—Backings, e.g. foils, webs, mesh fabrics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24B—MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS
    • B24B23/00—Portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided; Accessories therefor
    • B24B23/005—Auxiliary devices used in connection with portable grinding machines, e.g. holders

Abstract

An abrasive article having an apertured coated abrasive member, filter media, and an attachment interface member is formed by an ultrasonic welding process. The abrasive article is useful for abrading a workpiece.
EP07811982A 2006-06-13 2007-05-31 Abrasive article and methods of making and using the same Not-in-force EP2035189B1 (en)

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US11/423,829 US7338355B2 (en) 2006-06-13 2006-06-13 Abrasive article and methods of making and using the same
PCT/US2007/070094 WO2007146608A2 (en) 2006-06-13 2007-05-31 Abrasive article and methods of making and using the same

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EP2035189A2 EP2035189A2 (en) 2009-03-18
EP2035189A4 true EP2035189A4 (en) 2010-09-08
EP2035189B1 EP2035189B1 (en) 2012-03-21

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US (1) US7338355B2 (en)
EP (1) EP2035189B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2009539638A (en)
CN (1) CN101466500B (en)
AT (1) ATE550147T1 (en)
WO (1) WO2007146608A2 (en)

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WO2007146608A2 (en) 2007-12-21
EP2035189B1 (en) 2012-03-21
ATE550147T1 (en) 2012-04-15
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